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Editorial approval sketch…
Black and white rendered version…
My color version. Here, whence I saw it in color I felt the the noseless Medusa didn’t really work in this version. So I digitally painted one in very subtly as to not interfere with over effect…
My logo placement version. The print version of this has another one of those annoying Arrow TV show banners across the top. But here you can see it as it its meant to be seen…

Hello j.davis
Issue 15’s Interlude 2 was meant to feel as it did, much like having the 0 issue be Interlude 1 which falls after the first chapter of this same arc. We feel both serve as stories within the story. Something I’ve loved ever since first seeing Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. I loved how that film gave another story in the middle of it. So when this arc is read as an entire book (as all arcs sort of should be in my humble opinion), the narrative takes on a more unique structure, much like that film does.

And I’m thrilled that 16 hits it on all levels for you. We’ve been building to a trilogy climax, and now you’re in it ;^) Thanks so much reading Batwoman.

Paying a visit having saw the cover got mauled again; I know this isn’t helping but I hate how the banner obscures that top snake’s head and the lower part of Medusa’s face has been trimmed. Grrrr! So – thank you for putting the original up here 😉

#16 was really great – just finished it; the script was dramatic enough to keep up with your art and I loved the center-page spread of the hydra. Like you say above, its clearly building up to its climax. Thanks again.

Oh nuts … I keep getting an error on the “Enter Security Code” feature ( and I’m sure it’s HAL9000 saying it) but I just have to comment : Holy Flipping Wow! What an awesome issue! Just excellent in every way. I’m out of breath just from reading it. My compliments … this just keeps getting better and better!

Special shout out to Todd Klein, because his lettering really helped pace and define the story!

Hello J.H. Williams III, I am much enthused by your art, as it is this evocative, organic quality of that is all too rare in an era of streamlining. This many layered, kaleidoscopic approach is teeming with inventive ideas, a passion it seems for expanding the form! The results are truly unique, as is the use of the wash and thinned out ink(?)line. The coloring technique is wonderfully handmade looking, and a clever use of PH. I like that you allow for some room improvise on the page, that’s what I do. Man, I am curious to know the process. Maybe you’re collaging the various forms with tracing paper than transferring them to the final page, via projector or graphite rubbing? So many questions, and I know you’re occupied. Just had to voice my enthusiasm and support.